In the 1980's Hallmark imported more FT's from Korea with can motors and quiet gear trains and much more detailing, but they reverted back to stamped brass noses and the contours on them do not look as correct as on the early 1970's models to me. Overland Models has more recently imported brass FT's factory painted in either blue and yellow or the solid blue experimental scheme. These models are state of the art and look and run great, but they are quite expensive.
At the Chicago Hobby Expo November 1 through 3, Stewart Hobbies announced their intention to market FT A and B units by the summer of 1992. The SFMO is actively providing prototype and modeling information to Stewart. Early indications are the models will be offered in several versions and paint schemes.
-John McCall
Refer to the aperture card reprints and the modeling data on page 16 for additional information on modeling Santa Fe FT's.
At Barstow in July 1947, 111 waits for an asignment at the engine terminal. Note the curved sides of the dynamic brakes which were unique to units originally numbered 104 through 117. The red separating stripe stops at the cab door indicating this unit was repainted by the Santa Fe since delivery. The fifth portalhole on the first B-unit is also clearly visible.
-John McCall Collection
Page 14 Santa Fe Modeler Third Quarter 1991 transcribed in altered form for the web by Russell Lee Crump
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